title: Endodontic retreatment. 2: Methods.
abstract: The best method for retreating a tooth that has already undergone root treatment will depend on the root filling technique and material used; a combination of retreatment techniques may be required. The correct method, combined with the required equipment, skill and experience, are necessary to produce a high standard of retreatment and a successful result. In part 1 of this article, the indications and case selection for root canal retreatment were discussed; this article will now discuss the methods of retreatment available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, United Medical and Dental Schools, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Pitt Ford
mesh_terms: D017005:Dental Debonding / Q000295:instrumentation; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019233:Retreatment / Q000379:methods; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017211:Treatment Failure
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D006171:Gutta-Percha